Obituaries for Hartsell Funeral Home

Aug 22, 2019

Elizabeth Shular Smith, 88, of Albemarle, passed away Thursday, August 22, 2019 at Forrest Oakes Healthcare Center in Albemarle.

Ms. Smith was born August 18, 1931to the late John Henry and Emma Dillon Shular. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Earnest Smith; sons, Earnest Smith, Jr., Jeff Smith, Anthony...

Aug 22, 2019

Geraldine Sides, 81, of Albemarle, passed away Thursday, August 22, 2019 at Atrium Health Stanly in Albemarle.

Mrs. Sides was born June 27, 1938 in Stanly County to the late Clifford Lowder and the late Clara Lowder. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by brothers, Tony and Richard Lowder; and sister, Elva...

Aug 21, 2019

Deane Ballard Morgan, 95, of Albemarle, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at Stanly Manor.

Mrs. Morgan was born July 2, 1924 in Gaston County to the late L.I. Ballard  and the late Cora Boston Ballard. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Joe R. Morgan; a grandson, Jeffrey P. Morgan; and all of her...

Aug 20, 2019

Matthew Justin Vinsh, 30, of Concord, passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2019 in Concord.

Justin was born June 18, 1989 in North Carolina to Matthew Vinsh and Kimberly Gayle Odom. He was also preceded in death by grandmother, Josephine Marie Vinsh and grandfather, Robert Joseph Vinsh.

Survivors include father, Matthew Vinsh of Concord, NC; mother,...

Aug 20, 2019

John R. Rankin, 84, of Harrisburg, passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at his home.

Mr. Rankin was born July 14, 1935 in Gaston County to the late Arthur Paul Rankin and the late Annie Lucille Spargo Rankin. He was also preceded in death by brother, Arthur Eugene Rankin and sister, Sondia Ann Rankin Hamrick.

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Aug 19, 2019

Barbara (Bobbie) Ann Pinkston, 73, of Millingport, NC, entered into Heaven on August 19, 2019.

Bobbie was born to parents, Joseph Whitley and Phyllis Barringer Whitley on August 2, 1946. She was married to her life companion, Walter Carl Pinkston Jr. for 48 years.  They fell in love at first sight at a Square Dance.  She loved music,...

Aug 19, 2019

Grace Small, 93, died August 19, 2019 at Pruitt Health Town Center in Harrisburg.  She was born on May 31st, 1926 in Cabarrus County.  She was the daughter of Harry Bernard and Blanche Elsie Williams Iley.

Grace was predeceased by her parents, her husband, Boyce Edward Small, her sisters Alma Iley Morris, Maxine Iley Matthews, Bernice Iley...

Aug 19, 2019

Carolyn Jean Linker Eudy, 75 years of age, of Midland, went home to be with Jesus in heaven forever at her home on Monday, August 19, 2019. Carolyn was born in a house located on Hwy 218 in Mint Hill at I-485, along with her twin sister Marolyn, on June 16, 1944 to the late J. W....

Aug 18, 2019

Rebecca Ann Gaskin, 92, of Albemarle, NC, passed away Sunday, August 18, 2019 at Stanly Manor in Albemarle, NC.

Miss Gaskin was born November 25, 1926 in Albemarle, NC, to the late Lewis Roy Gaskin M.D. and the late Mary Ruth Gaskin.

She was also preceded in death by step mother, Betty Gaskin; sister, Erlene...

Aug 18, 2019

Ruth Elizabeth Baucom Piper, 87, of Kings Mountain, passed away Sunday, August 18, 2019 at Testa Hospice House.

Ruth was born February 16, 1932 in Midland to the late Ernest and Laura Edna Efird.  She was also preceded in death by first husband, Harold Lee Baucom; sisters, Estelle Burris and Eleanor Hopkins; brothers, Charles Efird and Lawrence...

Aug 17, 2019

Louis David Aldridge, 89, of Concord, passed away Saturday, August 17, 2019 at Brian Center of Cabarrus in Concord. Rev. L.D.  Aldridge was born August 20, 1929 in North Carolina to the late William Aldridge and the late Pearl Blackwelder Aldridge. He was also preceded in death by two very special ladies: Second wife, Mrs. Margaret R....

Aug 17, 2019

Max Eugene Troublefield, 83, of Albemarle, passed away Saturday, August 17, 2019.

Mr. Troublefield was born January 6, 1936 to the late Wade and Willie Johns. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his step-mother, Lizzie Troublefield and sister, Shirley Rummage.

He is survived by his wife, Joyce, son, David...

Aug 17, 2019

Laura Louise Lambert  Burleson, 86,  formerly of Albemarle, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at her home in Statesville, Saturday, August 17, 2019, with her daughter, Barbara and favorite caregiver, Ms. Dawn "Shay" Thompson by her side.

Mrs. Burleson was born February 11, 1933 to the late Paul and Fannie Lambert. Mrs. Burleson was the oldest of five children and...

Aug 16, 2019

On Friday, August 16, 2019 William (Bill) Welker, Jr., loving husband and father of four children passed away at the age of 90. Bill was born on November 12, 1928 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to William and Mildred (Watson) Welker. He was a veteran, serving in the Army Air Corps when he graduated from high school. He married Barbara Ann...

Aug 14, 2019

Lori Ann Stirushnik, 53, of Locust, passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2019.

Mrs. Stirushnik was born December 3, 1965 in Auburn, New York to Carol Stager Weigand and the late Neil Earl Weigand. In addition to her father, she was also preceded in death by her son, Eric John "Jake"  Stirushnik.

Lori is survived by,...

Aug 12, 2019

Hazel Nash Wellmon Greene, 94, of Charlotte, passed away Monday, August 12, 2019.

Mrs. Greene was born September 26, 1924 to the late Lee Coy and Ollie Elizabeth Wellmon. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Hoyle Wilson Greene, Sr.; daughter, Wanda Attar; three sisters and two brothers.

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Aug 12, 2019

Mae Eury Vanderburg, 94 years and 353 days old, of Concord, passed away at 8:35 am Monday, August 12, 2019.

Mae was born August 24, 1924 in Mecklenburg County to the late Noah Alexander Eury and the late Sarah Elizabeth Conner Eury.  She was also preceded in death by husband, John Nathan Vanderburg in 2008; sisters, Elizabeth...

Aug 11, 2019

Ernest James Jones, 85, of Harrisburg, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2019 at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.

Mr. Jones was born May 12, 1934 to the late Ernest James Jones, Sr. and the late Henrietta New Jones. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sister, Margaret J. Parker

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Aug 10, 2019

Susan Lillian London, 71, of Harrisburg, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2019 in Charlotte.

Susan was born December 24, 1947 in Kennett Square, PA to the late Ella Saunders.

Susan loved the beach.  She was a loving mother and grandy.  Susan will be greatly missed and forever loved.

Survivors include son, Alan B....

Aug 10, 2019

Danny Joe Rushing, 56, of Concord, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2019.

Danny was born December 13, 1962 in Cabarrus County to the late Gene and Sue Rushing.  He was also preceded in death by beloved wife, Pamela Rushing; and brother, Timmie Rushing.

Danny was kid-at-heart and mind.  He loved fast cars, especially NASCAR.  Danny...